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China Archive

Archives for August 2014

Technology
Microsoft CEO Nadella to Visit China Amid Antitrust ProbeMicrosoft CEO Nadella to Visit China Amid Antitrust Probe
Technology

The September visit was planned before China’s investigation began, Microsoft said.

By Reuters
Technology
Alibaba Revenue Jumps on Strong China DemandAlibaba Revenue Jumps on Strong China Demand
Technology

Quarterly revenue for the Chinese company jumped 46.3 percent to $2.54 billion due to a rise in domestic sales

By Reuters
Technology
Chinese Antitrust Regulator Targets Microsoft’s Web Browser, Media PlayerChinese Antitrust Regulator Targets Microsoft’s Web Browser, Media Player
Technology

China may be looking at the issue of bundling, the subject of past antitrust complaints in the West.

By Reuters
Technology
Ouya Scores Xiaomi Partnership to Take Games to ChinaOuya Scores Xiaomi Partnership to Take Games to China
Technology

Ouya looks to new territory to gain some elusive traction.

By Reuters
Technology
Chinese Hackers Stole Info on 4.5 Million U.S. Hospital PatientsChinese Hackers Stole Info on 4.5 Million U.S. Hospital Patients
Technology

The “Advanced Persistent Threat” strikes again.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Apple Begins Storing Users’ Data on Servers in ChinaApple Begins Storing Users’ Data on Servers in China
Technology

Apple said the move was part of an effort to improve the speed and reliability of its iCloud service.

By Reuters
Technology
Alibaba Film Unit Finds Possible Accounting IrregularitiesAlibaba Film Unit Finds Possible Accounting Irregularities
Technology

The news casts a shadow on the Chinese e-commerce giant’s due diligence as it prepares for an IPO.

By Elzio Barreto
Technology
Tencent Earnings Surge, Driven by Smartphone GamingTencent Earnings Surge, Driven by Smartphone Gaming
Technology

China’s biggest listed tech firm posted its second quarter of year-on-year profit gain of more than 50 percent.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
Alibaba Strikes Deal to Boost Windfall From Potential Alipay IPOAlibaba Strikes Deal to Boost Windfall From Potential Alipay IPO
Technology

Under one scenario, Alibaba would regain a direct stake in China’s largest digital payments business.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
China’s Alibaba Is Not Investing in SnapchatChina’s Alibaba Is Not Investing in Snapchat
Technology

Poof.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
China Refutes Claim of Government Ban on Apple PurchasesChina Refutes Claim of Government Ban on Apple Purchases
Technology

Just a misunderstanding over one of many types of procurement lists.

By Reuters
Technology
China Imposes New Restrictions on Instant Messaging ToolsChina Imposes New Restrictions on Instant Messaging Tools
Technology

The latest restrictions will likely affect hugely popular mobile messaging apps like Tencent’s WeChat and QQ.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
When Yahoo Met Alibaba: The Third Time Was the CharmWhen Yahoo Met Alibaba: The Third Time Was the Charm
Technology

The story of Yahoo’s first forays into China, told by someone who was there.

By Sue Decker
Technology
Report: China Bans Government Purchases of Apple ProductsReport: China Bans Government Purchases of Apple Products
Technology

The ban is related to security concerns.

By Reuters
Technology
Symantec Says Its Products Are Not Banned in ChinaSymantec Says Its Products Are Not Banned in China
Technology

Chinese media reported that the company had been left off a government list of approved anti-virus vendors.

By Reuters